Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life

Guest Bill Neil shares his story and discusses non-traditional marriage, being single, impact of a psychology class, changing perspectives on parenting, memorable podcast episodes, discovering 'hookah', and solo trip reflections.

Peter McGraw and Iris Schneider discuss the metaphor of dancing with bulls to embrace creative challenges in life. They emphasize the importance of active engagement, problem-solving, and selecting the right challenge. They also explore the metaphor of a matador and discuss the significance of openness to feedback and conversation. Additionally, they delve into the concept of flow experience and offer advice on developing a brave mindset. Overall, the podcast provides insights on living a more engaged and remarkable life.

 Peter (age 53) has a conversation with Daniel (age 23) about sex, dating, and what it means to be a man.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Amy Gahran and Laura Grant join the host for the Solo Book Club and discuss 'Sad Love' by Kerry Jenkins. Topics include pursuing meaning in love relationships, pathologizing sadness and social media's role, challenges of being polyamorous, embracing discomfort for personal growth, and finding meaning through helping others.

Peter McGraw engages in a thought-provoking game of 'truth or truth' with return guest Iris Schneider. They discuss redefining adulthood and self-care, anxiety and the space-time continuum, self-discovery and becoming the person you want to be. They also explore the power of discontinuity in friendships, challenges of acceptance in aging, and obsessions with whale communication.

Dr. McGraw and Ariana Dunne discuss the joys of solo living, including solo travel and entrepreneurship. They explore the evolution of marriage, the options for creating unconventional families, and the different ways of being single. The episode ends with a call to embrace the solo life and join the supportive solo community.

Peter McGraw talks to Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, author and advocate, and Dr. Ketaki Chowkhani, a social scientist, about the plight and resilience of single women in India. Good listeners, make sure you check out Sree's book: Single Status: The Truth about Single Women in India. Sign up for the Solo community at: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Kym Terribile returns to the Solo Studio to talk to Peter McGraw about the writing process for his forthcoming book, Solo-Breaking the Rules in a World Built for Two.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn

Peter McGraw welcomes Clover Sharpe and Paul Shirley into the Solo Studio to discuss the intriguing concept of the "Five Wells" of Leadership, introduced by the scholar and former President of Morehouse College, Robert M. Franklin Jr. Dr. Franklin's "Five Wells" illuminate the attributes of an ideal graduate, a polymath: Well-Read, Well-Spoken, Well-Dressed, Well-Traveled, and Well-Balanced. If you want to talk about this episode with other proud Solos, please sign up for the Solo community at: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/ Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Jessalyn Dean discusses relationship design and the importance of conversations about different types of relationships. They explore relationship anarchy, challenging hierarchy, and the need for honest, open-minded conversations. The speakers also discuss the role of communication in relationships, finding alternatives to traditional norms, and the significance of sexting in modern dating.